Nested patterns of commensals and endosymbionts in microbial communities of mosquito vectors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mosquitoes serve as vectors for numerous pathogens, posing significant health risks to humans and animals. Understanding the complex interactions within mosquito microbiota is crucial for deciphering vector-pathogen dynamics and developing effective disease management strategies. Here, we investigated the nested patterns of Wolbachia endosymbionts and Escherichia-Shigella within the microbiota of laboratory-reared Culex pipiens f. molestus and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. We hypothesized that Wolbachia would exhibit a structured pattern reflective of its co-evolved relationship with both mosquito species, while Escherichia-Shigella would display a more dynamic pattern influenced by environmental factors.

Results

Our analysis revealed different microbial comp

SUBMITTER: Azelyte J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520040 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature